Puntaje (en. Score)

/punˈta xe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A numerical measure of performance or evaluation in an exam or activity.
His score in the exam was outstanding.
Su puntaje en el examen fue sobresaliente.
Score assigned in games or competitions.
The final score of the game was 150 to 120.
El puntaje final del juego fue 150 a 120.
Number of points obtained in an academic evaluation.
The average score of the class was high.
El puntaje promedio de la clase fue alto.

Etymology

From the verb 'puntuar', which means to assign points or grade.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a high score
To achieve a good grade in an exam or activity.
tener un puntaje alto
To lower the score
To decrease the score or grading.
bajar el puntaje
Perfect score
To achieve the maximum possible score.
puntaje perfecto

Related Words

Scoring
Assignment of points to an answer or situation.
puntuación
Evaluation
Process of valuing or measuring something.
evaluación
Grading
Result that indicates the degree of performance.
calificación

Slang Meanings

Very high score in a competition.
I got a score of ten in the competition, I am happy.
Logré un puntaje de diez en la competencia, estoy feliz.
Score obtained in a test, used in an informal context.
I did well on the exam, I got a good score.
Me fue bien en el examen, saqué un buen puntaje.